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Chiropractor??

Has anyone been? I pulled a muscle in my chest wall and my doctor referred me to a chiropractor. I am a little bit terrified from what i've seen on TV. Any advice or experience from someone who has been?

Re: Chiropractor??

  • TisharpTisharp member
    I am very leery of chiropractors.  They seem to do more harm than good, from what I've seen.

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  • If your doctor suggested it, you should be fine. I see one on occasion for my neck and lower back, but only when my neurologist sends me. If you're really leery, try to see if you can find a massage therapist first, and then try the chiro if that doesn't work.
  • My SIL is one and I go to her office. 

    However, their practice is very different than any other I've heard of or been too.  They don't believe in "fixing" just one issue, but your overall body through a series of warm-up and cool-down exercises in addition to an adjustment.

    I've been going since November and was originally going 3 times a week (see, told ya it is different!).  However, we recently took new x-rays and now I'm only going once a week.  It's been really interesting to see the changes in the xrays.

    I guess my two cents is, if you're doctor recommended it, I'd look on yelp/family/friends to find a reputable chiro and give it a try.

  • I agree with Tisha and think Hannah gave some really good advice. Both my father and DH have gone to chiropractors in the past and their experiences were ultimately less than stellar. Hannah's chiropractor's approach seems very different and a lot more effective than what most chiros do. I would research very carefully and find out what to look for/questions to ask to determine whether it is a good fit or not.
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  • I love love love my chiro! I am a massage therapist and I swear by chiro's. I would also ask friends/relatives for recommendations on who to go to. GL! 
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  • I've been in two car accidents that have moved the same few discs and when i go I feel great, i learned exercises to aleviate the pinched nerves so when it gets pinched every once and awhile i can fix it myself...unfortunately since i dont go alot....I have to crack my own back....but its good to know i can do it myself lol i just miss the massage and heat and electric massage that came before the adjustment <3
    Ashley & Jeremy 10/10/10

    Getting fit for IVF! :) (add another 20lbs and you have my total weight lost! :) )

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  • imageAlwaysABridesmaid...:
    Has anyone been? I pulled a muscle in my chest wall and my doctor referred me to a chiropractor. I am a little bit terrified from what i've seen on TV. Any advice or experience from someone who has been?

    two of my issues are in the sternum/ribcage area....and it feels like i've pulled something when i really need to lean and crack it...it depends on how i sit or stand etc....you'll feel better if you wana go....dont do too much....where in ma are you again?

     

    Ashley & Jeremy 10/10/10

    Getting fit for IVF! :) (add another 20lbs and you have my total weight lost! :) )

    11440622
  • Mike actually sees someone once a week for his back but its not at all like your typical chiropractor. This guy is similar to PP. Hes very whole body oriented and doesnt do alot of popping and cracking but adjusting with wedges and stuff.

    I know you are in the Boston area if you need a recommendation I can get one for you from Mike. He was referred by someone in Boston. 

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  • forgot we're FB friends...LOVED THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!! :)

     

    http://www.drgiolekas.com/ not too far for you either...he's fantastic...looks to do as little adjusting as he can...he's a sports/med guy right near woo state <3

    Ashley & Jeremy 10/10/10

    Getting fit for IVF! :) (add another 20lbs and you have my total weight lost! :) )

    11440622
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    forgot we're FB friends...LOVED THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!! :)

     

    http://www.drgiolekas.com/ not too far for you either...he's fantastic...looks to do as little adjusting as he can...he's a sports/med guy right near woo state <3

     

    Thank you!! My doctor recommended someone that her patients love but this guys sounds a little less scary!

    Thanks for all the advice ladies!

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    imageOceanHutt:

    forgot we're FB friends...LOVED THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!! :)

     

    http://www.drgiolekas.com/ not too far for you either...he's fantastic...looks to do as little adjusting as he can...he's a sports/med guy right near woo state <3

     

    Thank you!! My doctor recommended someone that her patients love but this guys sounds a little less scary!

    Thanks for all the advice ladies!

    OMG He's awesome! He's this late 30's early 40's greek guy who's adorable....and he insists on stretching and conditioning the area....you go in first and do the electrode massage with heat and music if you want and then he comes in and for me he had me do some exercises with a ball and stretch, and he does massage too and stretching and then you manipulate the spine/neck as needed.....he's the first one i've let crack my neck and its AMAZING! <3

    His receptionist is so sweet and he's just super nice...its in an old house in worcester that he turned into his office...its great...he's super down to earth! when i get the cash together i might go see him just for a quick adjustment...i need it

    Ashley & Jeremy 10/10/10

    Getting fit for IVF! :) (add another 20lbs and you have my total weight lost! :) )

    11440622
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